While Chinatown has expanded, and Little Italy shrunk, tonight at least, you can get a taste of the old-school vibe at the launch of DON. Clothing, happening at Southside.  Founder and creator PJ Monte took his family history and their lifestyle and translated it into a brand that bridges the gap between the classic wise-guy and the new hip styles. More»

[Vera Wang on the steps of her new store. Photos by NEIL RASMUS for PMc]

Last night at 158 Mercer Street, a fashionable crowd gathered to celebrate Vera Wang’s new (finally finished!) SoHo store. Her new store focuses on more affordable and ready to wear pieces rather than Wang’s amazing wedding gowns. The store has two levels with lots of light, white walls, and modern fixtures. The Vogue queen Anna Wintour was present as well as Amy Astley, Aby Rosen, Tory Burch, Gigi Mortimer, Hal Rubenstein, Tom Florio and more. Guests were able to view Vera Wang’s beautiful clothing and were treated to music by Paul Sevigny.

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[Peter Hunsinger, Eric Ripert, Dan Abrams, Ed Westwick, Eric Mabius, Daniel Lalonde. Photos by DAVID X PRUTTING for PMc]

Yesterday a celebration for the Men of Style was held at the main NY Louis Vuitton store. As Mel DeBarge took care of the music, guests mingled around stacks of Louis Vuitton books and issues of GQ, while model-handsome waiters served simple crisp drinks from artistically set-up trays. Among the attendees was our favorite Gossip guy Ed Westwick along  with people like Amy Erbesfeld, Peter Hunsinger, Dan Abrams, Eric Mabius, Richie Rich, Daniel Lalonde and Eric Ripert, most of whom donned Louis, of course!

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[Anna Wintour, John Galliano, Charlize Theron. Photos by BILLY FARRELL for PMc]

Bad style was checked at the door on Monday as the who’s who of the fashion obsessed were on deck for The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue Fashion Fund’s fifth anniversary celebration dinner gala at New York’s Skylight Studios. Designer-studded celebrities aside, Alexander Wang was the real star being recognized for his outstanding excellence in design and contribution to American fashion and awarded the fifth CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund recipient joining past winners Rogan and Proenza Schouler. With a panel of judges including Anna Wintour, CFDA’s president Diane von Furstenberg, Gap’s Patrick Robinson, and Barneys New York’s Julie Gilhart, Wang’s win surely goes above and beyond any other fashion nod.

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Last night, Tim Gunn and Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) hosted their Fashion Forward benefit at Skylight Studios to celebrate the fashion industry’s long standing commitment to both LGBTT issues and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The evening included a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by a fantastic runway show featuring the designs of Ports 1961 by Tia Cibani, Charles Nolan, John Varvatos, Tim Hamilton, Michael Bastian, and Betsey Johnson. Tim Gunn acted as the MC for the night, along with Project Runway’s Jack Mackenroth, whose campaign Living Positive by Design co-sponsored the event.

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Devorah Rose, Tracy Stern and Dabney Mercer hosted an evening of cocktails for designer Celeste Miller in celebration of the launch of her Fall 2008 handbag collection - Royal & Rolande, at the residence of Tracy Stern.  The event was co-hosted by Annabel Vartanian, Kristian Laliberte, and Leven Rambin, and filled with New York socials like as Anisha Lakhani, Pauline Dana, Keith Lissner, David Chines, and Kirsten Smith.

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[Leighton Meester and Noemie Lenoir at 'Lucky Shops'. Photos by JONATHON ZIEGLER for PMc]

Lucky Magazine held its 5th annual sale, Lucky Shops, on Thursday at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. The event is actually benefiting the charity Robin Hood, which funds effective programs that target poverty in NYC (which is fitting for the current economic state). The event runs through the 8th and the first night brought out Editor-in-Chief Kim France, Publisher Gina Sanders, Leighton Meester, Noemie Lenoir, Beverly Johnson, Alexandra Richards, Charlotte Ronson, Georgina Chapman, Whitney Thompson and more lovely It girls.

[Robin Hood's Gala Proves Recession Isn't As Bad As We Think]

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[Narciso Rodriguez signs Yaniv Schulman personally. Photos by BILLY FARRELL for PMc]

The accomplished and beloved designer, Narciso Rodriguez, decided to share his creative process in the form of a book named (aptly) after himself. Filled with sketches and personal snapshots, the release of the inspirational book coincides with the tenth year anniversary of Rodriguez’s clothing line. A celebration was held on Thursday at Bergdorf Goodman’s , where Narciso signed books (and some flesh) for his supportive followers. This included Jessica Alba, Hal Rubenstein, Jamie KIng, Julianna Margulies, Ruben and Isabel Toledo, Dani Stahl, and Narciso’s lovely parents!

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Last night, H&M threw a launch party for the fall collaboration between the megastore retailer and Comme des Garcon at Espace.  The new collections of men’s and women’s pieces were on display like museum pieces (think the Met’s Costume Institute).  The star-studded guest list included Tatyana Ali, Cartwright Lee, Missy Rayder, Selena Gomez, Richie Rich, Olivia Palermo, Jessica Shozr, Kelly Rutherford, Maggie Gyllenhall, Becki Newton and Monet Mazur.

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As we”ve mentioned before, on Wednesday night, MyItThings.com announced the winner of their “It Designer Contest” with a fashion show at the Lotus Space. Superstar models including America”s Top Model Jaslene Gonzalez and Lisa Nargi, the model-winner on Project Runway last season, walked the runway, Mary Rambin from NonSociety hosted the event, and an all-star panel of judges including:

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Perhaps it is The Sartorialist, with its street looks snapped at such locations such as Rue Du Mont Thabor in Paris following a Lanvin show, or maybe its the hint of autumn felt in the air.  Regardless, you are akin and your eyes are twitching at the sight of the new Gucci handbag collection displayed at Bergdorf’s. Your wardrobe is far from bare yet, in a moment of glee, you are ready to surrender to the inner pledge you have made and purchase the red sole shoes or just an oversized scarf in which you can bundle yourself in.

The “e” word so conspicuously mentioned these days must not be your barrier unless it is Erin Fetherston or etiquette that you are referring to. No more anticipating or pinching your pennies! Join Galliano, Cavalli, and Gianfranco Ferre along with other designers, their clothes at least, this Friday, October 17th for a special sale to conclude summer and wholeheartedly welcome fall! More»